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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For one night at least, Tayshaun Prince brought back memories of his successful run with Detroit at the start of his career. Prince scored 19 points, and the Boston Celtics held off the Utah Jazz for a 99-90 victory on Monday. "I just had shots fall for me tonight and got in a good rhythm," Prince said. "Everybody knows I bring some intangibles and defense. I can slow things downs and help my teammates out, but tonight shots were falling and that made it even better." Tyler Zeller had 14 points and seven rebounds for Boston, which grabbed control with a big second quarter. Jared Sullinger had 12 points and nine rebounds, and...

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For one night at least, Tayshaun Prince brought back memories of his successful run with Detroit at the start of his career.
Prince scored 19 points, and the Boston Celtics held off the Utah Jazz for a 99-90 victory on...

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Here are five takeaways from the Lakers' 100-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
1.) There was a nice little showdown between rookie point guards Jordan Clarkson of the Lakers and Dante Exum of the Utah Jazz.
Clarkson, who was drafted in...

The Lakers (14-41) can build a rare winning streak on Wednesday night when they visit the Utah Jazz (21-34).
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The Jazz hit five three-pointers in the fourth quarter to outpace the Lakers for a 94-85 victory on Friday night in Utah.
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...

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Here's our team-by-team preview of the Western Conference. Teams are in predicted order of finish in their divisions.
SOUTHWEST DIVISIONSan Antonio Spurs
Last Season: 62-20, 1st in Southwest. Defeated Miami to win NBA title.
The Buzz: The way the Spurs...

(in predicted order of finish)
1. Spurs
2013-14: 62-20.
Coming: Kyle Anderson.
Going: No one of significance.
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